Enrollment
483
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethtown, NC
Elizabethtown Primary
Federal NCES profile for Elizabethtown Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370039000118
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabethtown Primary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabethtown Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabethtown Primary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Elizabethtown, NC.
School address
District: Bladen County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370039000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabethtown Primary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elizabethtown Primary
Elizabethtown Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, enrolling 483 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 483 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 565 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #345.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (16%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 106 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 483 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Elizabethtown's public schools, it stands alongside Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy (199 students): Elizabethtown Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 14.2:1).
Bladen County Schools also operates West Bladen High (720 students) and East Bladen High (525 students) alongside Elizabethtown Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elizabethtown Primary compares
Elizabethtown Primary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,797
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 61.9%
White 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Elizabethtown Primary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bladen County Schools, which includes Elizabethtown Primary.
$13,797
Per student
+15%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.4%
State 59.5%
Federal 26.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Elizabethtown Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bladen High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tar Heel Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bladenboro Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabethtown Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Elizabethtown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabethtown Primary
How many students attend Elizabethtown Primary?
Elizabethtown Primary has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabethtown, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabethtown Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabethtown Primary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabethtown Primary?
99.4% of students at Elizabethtown Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabethtown Primary?
The largest demographic group at Elizabethtown Primary is African American at 61.9% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabethtown Primary?
Elizabethtown Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elizabethtown Primary rank among schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabethtown Primary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Elizabethtown, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
Is Elizabethtown Primary a good school?
Elizabethtown Primary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bladen County Schools?
Besides Elizabethtown Primary, Bladen County Schools also operates West Bladen High (720 students), East Bladen High (525 students), and Tar Heel Middle (449 students). See the Bladen County Schools district page for the complete list.
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